Darren Naish
British palaeontologist and science writer (born 1975) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Darren William Naish (born 26 September 1975) is a British vertebrate palaeontologist, author and science communicator.
Darren Naish | |
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Born | (1975-09-26) 26 September 1975 (age 48) England |
Nationality | British |
Alma mater | University of Southampton University of Portsmouth |
Known for | "Tetrapod Zoology", Azhdarchid behaviour, and Xenoposeidon |
Children | 2 |
Scientific career | |
Fields | Palaeontology, Zoology |
As a researcher, he is best known for his work describing and reevaluating dinosaurs and other Mesozoic reptiles, including Eotyrannus,[1] Xenoposeidon,[2][3][4] and azhdarchid pterosaurs.[5][6] Much of his research has focused on Wealden Group fossils from the Isle of Wight.[7][8][9]
He is founder of the vertebrate palaeozoology blog Tetrapod Zoology, and has written several popular science books. Naish also makes frequent media appearances[10][11] and is a scientific consultant and advisor for film, television, museums and exhibitions.[12][13] Naish is also known for his scepticism and work examining cryptozoology and sea monster sightings and beliefs from a scientific perspective.[11][12][14][15]